For years, Blenheim Gymnastics Club has been built on the support of volunteers. That volunteer spirit remains one of the club’s greatest strengths, but as demand for gymnastics has grown, so has the pressure on the people giving their time. With around 150 children on the club’s waitlist, the committee knew simply waiting for its long-term goal of a purpose-built … Read More
Quinn Devlin Joins 2027 Ollerup Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to Quinn Devlin from Waikanae Gymnastics and Kapiti Gymnastics, who has been awarded a 2027 Ollerup Scholarship. Quinn brings experience as both a gymnast and coach. He began in recreational gymnastics before moving into competitive gymnastics, where he has now competed for five years. Alongside this, he has developed as a coach across recreational gymnastics, parkour and men’s artistic … Read More
Welcoming Meg Crockett as Chief Executive
We are pleased to announce that the Gymnastics NZ Board has appointed Meg Crockett as our new Chief Executive, starting on 27 October. Meg brings more than 20 years’ leadership experience across New Zealand sport. Most recently, she served as Chief Executive of Baseball New Zealand from 2021 to 2026, where she led the organisation through a significant period of … Read More
Fun, Creativity, and Community at the 2026 NZ GymClub Challenge
The final four days of the school holidays were filled with gymnastics, costumes, creativity, and plenty of fun as 20 clubs from across New Zealand came together in Palmerston North for the fifth annual NZ GymClub Challenge. Hosted by Manawatu Gymsports, athletes competed across artistic, rhythmic, aerobics, tumbling, trampoline, double mini tramp and TeamGym, with the event centred on fun, … Read More
2026 National Champions Crowned in Tauranga
Five days of competition have come to a close at the 2026 XP Gymnastics Nationals, with New Zealand’s senior national champions crowned at Mercury Baypark in Tauranga. Around 900 athletes from across the country came together for Nationals, competing across aerobics, men’s and women’s artistic, rhythmic and trampoline gymnastics. Across the week, the competition floor delivered national titles, personal milestones, … Read More
#ManahauMoment Winners Celebrate the Joy and Connection of Gymnastics
Two stories celebrating fun, connection, and generosity within the gymnastics community have been selected as the winners of our #ManahauMoment giveaway, supported by GymStuff. Launched in the lead-up to the 2026 XP Gymnastics Nationals, #ManahauMoment invited clubs, athletes, and families to share the moments that make gymnastics special – not just the scores and results, but the friendships, support, joy, … Read More
2026 Gymnast of the Year Awards
The Gymnast of the Year Awards recognise athletes who have delivered outstanding performances while also demonstrating the leadership, sportsmanship and commitment that contribute to our wider gymnastics community. This year, five athletes have been recognised across artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline gymnastics for their achievements both in competition and beyond. Congratulations to our 2026 Gymnast of the Year recipients: William Fu-Allen, … Read More
Road to Nationals: Learning to Celebrate Progress
Zahara has always expected a lot of herself. From starting recreational gymnastics in Levin to now training and competing with Manawatu Gymsports at senior international level, she credits gymnastics with developing a work ethic that extends well beyond the gym. “I love how I naturally put my everything into all the things I do,” she says. But one of the … Read More
Clubs Building the Next Stage of Parkour
Coaches and club leaders from three regions came together at Howick Gymnastics to share their experiences, explore what clubs need to grow their programmes, and contribute to the next stage of parkour development within Gymnastics NZ. Held in June, the day brought club perspectives and practical experience into conversations about how the discipline continues to grow across the country. The … Read More
Voice of Participant in Action at Gymnastics Waitara
Through the 2025 Sport New Zealand Voice of Participant survey, we worked with clubs to ask gymnasts and whānau about their experiences in gymnastics. Now, through our Voice of Participant in Action series, we’re sharing how clubs have used that feedback to make practical changes for their members. At Gymnastics Waitara, one message from gymnasts and families stood out: they … Read More